Articles on Lawyer costs and benefits.
Are We Practicing Law Or Selling Used Cars? Practicing Law is a privilege that requires setting proper expectations with each and every client. As the Practicing Law Profession becomes more saturated with new lawyers and our homes become more fractured with emotional upheaval, I have begun to notice a trend…
GEORGIA EQUITABLE CAREGIVER STATUTE IS NOW IN FULL EFFECT Custody Law Changes in Georgia that could affect your Case! On July 1, 2019, a sweeping overhaul to Article 1 Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated went into effect regarding the parent and child relationship…
Why You Should Pay Flat Fees for Divorce and Family Law Issues Legal services and the retaining of an attorney is the only purchase a person makes in which they agree to the service without finalizing the agreed-upon price. Charging Flat Fees for Divorce & Family Law matters should be…
Georgia Child Custody Factors Considered by a Judge: The bonding and emotional ties that exist between each parent and the child The length of time the child has lived in the current home and whether that environment is stable and satisfactory The mental and physical health of each parent Evidence…
Alimony in Georgia how does it work? Adultery is one of the leading causes of divorce in any state, but what does Georgia Law say about this matter? If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage due to one spouse’s indiscretion, you might be wondering whether it will…
Your Answers to Common Questions about Custody Law & Visitation in GA At the Law Offices of Sean R Whitworth, we often get questions concerning child custody and visitation. Seek legal counsel in your state. The answers listed here are specific to Georgia Family & Divorce Law. Our offices are located…
DISCOVERY AND THE OBLIGATION OF PARTIES TO SUPPLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS Is your Lawyer billing you hourly? Choose your lawyer carefully and read this article to find out more. One of the most frustrating matters in litigation, and especially family litigation, is the use and misuse of what is commonly called discovery.…
What is considered a Divorce Emergency according to Georgia Law? If you have a pressing Divorce Emergency contact us immediately, we offer free consults, flat fees and in some circumstances we can work with you on a payment plan. One of the reasons to hire Sean Whitworth or any good…
Every purchase we make, every transaction we enter, we automatically review and analyze the cost of the transaction and the benefit received in relation to this cost. Yet when people enter into litigation they rarely, if ever, think about this relationship. They are consumed with emotions and fears, they desperately…
One of the most disturbing things I hear is that they have paid someone thousands and thousands of dollars, depleted their retirement funds and they are still seeking resolution to their problem. I am sickened by the incentives inherent in this profession that reward non-resolution of problems at the financial…